Join the Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Legacy Society!
Why Leave A Legacy?
Leaving a legacy at Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary is a meaningful way to ensure the long-term future of the sanctuary and the animals who call it home. Your contribution will have a lasting impact, helping us continue to promote compassion for all animals through science-based rescue, outreach, and conservation. With a well-thought-out estate plan, your legacy will help sustain our work and allow us to provide sanctuary to additional animals in need.
By including Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in your estate plans, you are ensuring we can secure the resources to rescue and care for animals for generations to come. Your gift could fund essential infrastructure, such as new fencing and animal enclosures, or enable us to expand our outreach and conservation programs. Additionally, legacy gifts may offer you potential tax advantages during your lifetime.
The Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Legacy honors individuals who make this generous commitment to our sanctuary. You will have peace of mind knowing that your wishes will be respected, and your donation will directly support our ability to care for more animals.
Ways to Leave A Legacy
There are several ways to include Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in your estate plans:
1. Name Us in Your Will
Naming Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in your will is a simple and effective way to provide for the sanctuary’s future. You can designate a specific amount, a percentage of your estate, or the remainder of your estate after other bequests are fulfilled. This could be as simple as adding a simple statement to your will. For example:
“I give, devise, and bequeath to Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary, Inc., federal tax identification number 83-2914563, 12626 NW CR 231, Gainesville, FL, 32609, [insert estate distribution percentage, sum, or description of property] to be used for its operational purposes.”
2. Name Us as a Beneficiary of Your Life Insurance
If you have a life insurance policy, you can name Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary as a beneficiary. This can allow you to make a larger gift than you might otherwise be able to contribute directly from your estate. You can designate a percentage of the policy’s proceeds for the sanctuary.
3. Create a Charitable Remainder Trust
A Charitable Remainder Trust allows you to receive income from the trust during your lifetime, with the remainder going to Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. This is an excellent way to support the sanctuary while still benefiting from the trust’s income.
4. Create a Charitable Lead Trust
A Charitable Lead Trust pays income to Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary for a set period of time, after which the remaining assets revert to you or your heirs. This is a tax-efficient way to make a significant gift while growing your assets.
5. Name Us as a Beneficiary of Your IRA or Bank Accounts
Naming Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary as a beneficiary of your IRA or a bank account is another way to contribute. Nonprofit organizations like ours do not pay income tax on IRA income, so every dollar goes directly to our mission.
6. Gift Real Estate, Land, or Appreciated Assets
If you own property, a vacation home, or land, you may wish to donate these assets to Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary. Gifts of property, land, or second homes can significantly expand our capacity to care for more animals, such as by providing more space for future intakes or for educational programs. These assets can also help fund the sanctuary’s ongoing mission and ensure we have the necessary resources to grow and thrive.
Impact of Your Gift
Your generous legacy gift will have a tangible impact on our ability to care for our animal residents, expand our sanctuary and rescue efforts, educate the public, and conserve more natural spaces. Specifically, a donation of $50,000 to $150,000 could help us:
• Expand Animal Housing and Enclosures: With your support, we can build or enhance enclosures that accommodate more animals, particularly cows, pigs, and equines, who require a lot of space to thrive.
• Increase Rescue Capacity: With additional funds, we can rescue additional animals, providing a safe haven for those rescued from cruelty and neglect.
• Support Outreach: Your legacy can help fund programs that teach compassion and awareness about farmed animals and the role animal farming plays in habitat loss and species extinction, fostering a more empathetic community.
• Fund Critical Veterinary Care: Donations are also used for the health and well-being of our animals, helping us provide essential veterinary care, nutrition, and rehabilitation.
As part of the Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary Legacy, you will be recognized on our website and at the sanctuary, should you choose to receive such recognition. You will also have access to exclusive updates about how your donation is directly impacting the lives of animals. Note that, if desired, you may remain anonymous.
Get Started
To include Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary in your estate plan, click the button below, and we can provide further guidance on how best to structure your gift. If you have any questions or would like to discuss how your donation will specifically be used, please contact us. We are here to help you make this important decision and ensure your legacy supports animals for years to come.